/* =====================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
===================================================== */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.logo img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
}
.logo span {
  color: var(--primary);
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

nav .btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 1.2s ease;
}
nav .btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
  color: #fff;
  scale: 1.05;
}


.icon-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.icon-btn svg {
  display: block;
}



/* =====================================================
   HAMBURGER MENU
===================================================== */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  margin: 4px 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO SECTION
===================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content:center ;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-overlay img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, transparent, var(--bg));
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index:-1; ;
  
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-content p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    width: 60%;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
===================================================== */
.cta {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* =====================================================
   SECTION LAYOUT
===================================================== */
section {
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.intro,
.independence,
.about,
.why-work,
.philosophy,
.final-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   GRIDS & CARDS
===================================================== */
.grid,
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}

.card,
.trust-card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.04),
    rgba(255,255,255,0)
  );
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.card ul {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}





/* =====================================================
   INTRO
===================================================== */

.intro{
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* Glass Card */
.intro-glass{
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow:
  0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
  inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle glow */
.intro-glass::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,
  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
  transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text */
.intro-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.intro-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Image */
.intro-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes float {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.intro-glass {
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intro-glass {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.2rem;
  }

  .intro-image {
    order: -1;
  }
}




/* =====================================================
   INDEPENDENCE / INFLATION
===================================================== */
/* Independence Section */
.independence {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Glass Card */
.independence-glass {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);

  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft highlight sweep */
.independence-glass::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    130deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    transparent
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text Styling */
.independence-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.independence-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* Lead paragraph */
.independence-text .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Emphasis paragraph */
.independence-text .emphasis {
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes slowFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.independence-glass {
  animation: slowFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .independence-glass {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}




/* =====================================================
   ABOUT
===================================================== */

/* About Section */
.about {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Glass container */
.about-glass {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);

  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);

  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Light sweep */
.about-glass::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    transparent
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image */
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Text */
.about-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.about-text .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-text p {
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-glass {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.4rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-image {
    order: -1;
  }
}


/* =====================================================
   MOBILE REFINEMENT
===================================================== */











/* =====================================================
   GETTING STARTED — PROFESSIONAL FINTECH STYLE
===================================================== */

.getting-started {
  padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--bg),
    var(--bg-alt)
  );
}

.getting-started h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.getting-started .grid {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* CARD */
.getting-started .grid > div {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* SUBTLE TOP ACCENT */
.getting-started .grid > div::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--accent),
    var(--primary)
  );
  opacity: 0.75;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}

/* TITLE */
.getting-started h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* HOVER — RESTRAINED & EXECUTIVE */
.getting-started .grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* OPTIONAL: STEP NUMBERING (AUTO) */
.getting-started .grid {
  counter-reset: step;
}

.getting-started .grid > div::after {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}





/* ICON CONTAINER */
.getting-started .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15),
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* SVG ICON */
.getting-started .icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* HOVER REFINEMENT */
.getting-started .grid > div:hover .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.25),
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.25)
  );
}









/* =====================================================
   WHY WORK WITH US
===================================================== */

.why-work {
  padding: 5.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* HEADER */
.why-work header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  

}

.why-work h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.why-work .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* PILLARS */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* ICON */
.pillar .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
}

.pillar .icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* TEXT */
.pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.pillar p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* HOVER — SUBTLE AUTHORITY */
.pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.pillar:hover .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}







/* =====================================================
   TRUST & CREDIBILITY
===================================================== */

.trust {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--bg),
    var(--bg-alt)
  );
}

.trust-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* HEADER */
.trust header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.trust h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.trust .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* GRID */
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* CARD */
.trust-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* ICON */
.trust-card .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
}

.trust-card .icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* TITLE */
.trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* HOVER */
.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.trust-card:hover .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}

















/* =====================================================
   CORE SERVICES
===================================================== */

.services {
  padding: 5.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--bg-alt),
    var(--bg)
  );
}

.services-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* GRID */
.services .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* CARD */
.services .card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* ICON */
.services .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
}

.services .icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* TEXT */
.services h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.services ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.services li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* CHECK MARK */
.services li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* HOVER */
.services .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.services .card:hover .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}











/* =====================================================
   MARKET / STOCK SECTIONS
===================================================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.market-section,
.news-ticker-section {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}




/* =====================================================
   FAQ
===================================================== */

.faq {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.faq-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* LIST */
.faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ITEM */
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* QUESTION */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

/* ICON */
.faq-question .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-question .icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* CHEVRON */
.faq-question .chevron {
  margin-left: auto;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ANSWER */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 0 1.75rem 3.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* OPEN STATE */
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question .chevron {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}




/* =====================================================
   FINAL CTA
===================================================== */

.final-cta {
  padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--bg-alt),
    var(--bg)
  );
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cta-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* HEADLINE */
.final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* CTA BUTTON */
.cta-button {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary),
    var(--accent)
  );
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.cta-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

/* FOCUS (ACCESSIBILITY) */
.cta-button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}




/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
===================================================== */

.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--bg),
    var(--bg-alt)
  );
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* MAIN FOOTER */
.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 3rem;
}

/* BRAND */
.footer-brand h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* HEADERS */
.footer h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* LINKS */
.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* CONTACT */
.footer-contact p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* BOTTOM BAR */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}






/* =====================================================
   INTERSECTION OBSERVER ANIMATIONS
===================================================== */

/* Base hidden state */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s ease,
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Visible state */
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);

}

/* Variants */
.reveal.fade-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
}

.reveal.fade-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
}

.reveal.fade-up {
  transform: translateY(32px);
}

.card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }


/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
  }
}








/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
===================================================== */

.contact {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* FORM */
.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON */
.submit-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* STATUS MESSAGE */
.form-status {
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}





















/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  


  .hamburger {
    display: block;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 70vh;
  }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }


}


/* ============================
   SECTION ENTRANCE ANIMATION
============================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}






/* =====================================================
   OUR PHILOSOPHY
===================================================== */

.philosophy {
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.philosophy-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* HEADER */
.philosophy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.philosophy .lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* PRINCIPLES */
.principles {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.principles li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.principles li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ICON */
.principles .icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.15)
  );
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.principles .icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* TEXT */
.principles span:last-child {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* HOVER — SUBTLE, INTENTIONAL */
.principles li:hover .icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}

















/* ============================
   MARKET DATA GLOW
============================ */
.market-section,
.news-ticker-section {
  position: relative;
}

.market-section::before,
.news-ticker-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(79, 140, 255, 0.25),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}










/* ============================
   MOBILE NAV SLIDE-IN
============================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    transition: right 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  nav::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(0, 145, 255, 0.442);
    border-radius: 4px;
  }


  nav.open {
    right: 0;
  }


  nav a {
    
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--text);
  }
    /* background layer */
    nav a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    }

    /* hover state */
    nav a:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.5; /* ONLY background fades */
    }

    nav a:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    }

  .hamburger span{
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
    }
    

}
/* MOBILE REFINEMENT */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .getting-started {
    padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .getting-started .grid > div {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-work {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .pillar {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .services {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .services .card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .philosophy {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .principles li {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .trust {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .trust-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .faq {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  
  .final-cta {
    padding: 5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .final-cta h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .footer-container {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .intro,
  .independence,
  .about {
    padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .intro h2,
  .independence h2,
  .about h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

}